Alma: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahlm-ah
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Latin origin, meaning "nourishing" or "kind."

Alma is an English feminine given name with Latin origins, meaning "kind," "nourishing," or "life giving." The name has been used in various forms and languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, and Greek. It gained popularity after the Battle of Alma in the 19th century and has been associated with the term "alma mater," meaning "fostering mother." The name Alma has different meanings in various languages, reflecting its multifaceted nature and historical significance.

Alma Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Alma is currently #22017 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Alma is currently #9478 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Alma is currently #10586 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Alma is currently #4595 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Alma is currently #11446 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Alma is currently #4969 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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